Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS8 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SZ-10 has external dimensions of 106 x 67 x 38 mm (4.17 x 2.64 x 1.5″) and weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS8 has external dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3″) and weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 and the Panasonic ZS8. Panasonic ZS8 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Olympus SZ-10.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS8.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS8.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS8 is 5g lighter than the Olympus SZ-10 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus SZ-10 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 (Lumix DMC-TZ18) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS8's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.